Each of us brings a specific identity along with us as we interact with other people.
While categories including race, gender, culture, and nationality may be the easiest to
identify, there are countless other characteristics that shape your identity and inform any
potential biases you may encounter. For this assignment, you will write a 5–7 page
research paper on your own cultural identity and biases as a future scholar-practitioner.
Preparation ● Using the Cultural Identity Chart Exercise, identify the factors that help you
identify yourself. Create a mind map of the elements that make up your cultural identity.
● Read through and reflect on Capella University’s Scholar-Practitioner Educational Philosophy [PDF]. This will help you frame your research paper around your role as a doctoral researcher.
● Spend some time in the Capella University Library locating at least four peer-reviewed journal articles to support your findings. In particular, the RSCH7020 Library Research Guide has been created to help you in this course. Explore the different tabs to find the resources you need.
Assignment Instructions Write a 5–7 page research paper on your cultural identity and biases as a future
scholar-practitioner. Your paper should include:
● An overview of the importance of evaluating one’s own cultural identity and biases as a future scholar-practitioner.
● An analysis of the impact cultural identity and biases have on research. ○ Include a discussion on the role cultural identity in developing your
research. ○ Explain the impact that personal bias can have on the outcomes of
your research.
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● An analysis of self-reflection strategies that can be used to evaluate one’s own cultural identity and biases.
○ Explain the importance of self-reflection in evaluating cultural identity and biases.
○ Then, provide an analysis of the strategies that can be used to address biases in research.
● A conclusion that summarizes the key points of the paper.
Additional Requirements Your assignment should also meet the following requirements:
● Written communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message.
● Resources: Support your work with at least four peer-reviewed scholarly sources.
● APA formatting: Resources and citations are formatted according to APA style and formatting guidelines. Refer to Academic Writer for guidance.
● Length: 5–7 typed, double-spaced pages of content in addition to a title page and references page.
○ Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.
Competencies Measured By successfully completing this assignment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the
following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:
● Competency 1: Evaluate one’s own cultural identity and biases as a future scholar-practitioner.
○ Explain the importance of evaluating one’s own cultural identity and biases as a future scholar-practitioner.
○ Analyze self-reflection strategies for evaluating one’s own cultural identity and biases.
● Competency 3: Illustrate proper incorporation of multicultural and diversity influences as appropriate in research and publication.
○ Analyze the impact cultural identity and biases have on research.
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● Competency 5: Write in accordance with the academic and professional requirements of the discipline, ensuring appropriate structure, grammar, usage, and style.
○ Summarize the key points of the paper. ○ Apply the standard writing conventions for the discipline, including
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